EP3294102B1 - Mopp mit drehbarem auswringmechanismus - Google Patents

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EP3294102B1
EP3294102B1 EP16793157.5A EP16793157A EP3294102B1 EP 3294102 B1 EP3294102 B1 EP 3294102B1 EP 16793157 A EP16793157 A EP 16793157A EP 3294102 B1 EP3294102 B1 EP 3294102B1
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Thomas James Philpott
Robert Patrick Warren
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • A47L13/24—Frames for mops; Mop heads
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/14—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing combined with squeezing or wringing devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/14—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing combined with squeezing or wringing devices
    • A47L13/142—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing combined with squeezing or wringing devices having torsional squeezing or wringing action
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • A47L13/24—Frames for mops; Mop heads
    • A47L13/25—Wire frames
    • A47L13/252—Wire frames for mops of textile fringes or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G3/00—Attaching handles to the implements

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  • the present disclosure relates to a durable cleaning mop, the mop capable of wringing water and cleaning solution out of a saturated string-type, braided cord mop head.
  • Mops are an essential cleaning tool for many households and businesses. Over time, improvement of mops and related technologies has resulted in several categories of mops, each with specialized capabilities and intended uses. Generally, mop categories include flat-mops (including sponge, scrubbing pad, and disposable pad or "Swiffer” type mops), string-mops, and centripetal spin-mops. Cleaning with a mop can be achieved with either a wetted mop, or a dry mop. Within each category, specialized designs exist that are best suited to either wet or dry use. For fast daily maintenance cleaning, dry flat mops are often preferred. For periodic thorough cleaning, or for larger and/or wet and dirty jobs, a wet mop is required.
  • a source of liquid In order to use a wet mop, a source of liquid is required. Until recently, this meant that a bucket of water and/or a cleaning solution, or another vessel of water, such as a sink, would need to accompany a mop.
  • String-mops have proven to be the preferred choice for wet mop applications, especially when large areas of flooring must be cleaned.
  • mop heads utilized within the string mop category: looped and open ended mop designs.
  • a looped mop head utilizes a continuous string, often several hundred feet in length. This string loops back and forth repetitively.
  • Open ended mop heads use cut lengths of string, bundled and attached together. This results in cut ends of the strings contacting the floor, and typically faster absorption of the cleaning liquid solution.
  • Twisted strings are generally formed by coiling several strands together in the same direction, where the fibers within each of the strands must twist in the opposite direction as the corresponding strands.
  • Stitch threads are generally used to keep the fibers twisted at a particular geometry. The result is a twisted string which hangs straight and resists kinking.
  • String-mops inherently absorb large volumes of water, whether from the cleaning solution vessel or from the flooring surface that is being cleaned. This strength is balanced by a weakness: a high level of resistance to releasing the liquid, once absorbed. As a result, several wringing mechanisms have been conceived, and are commercially available today.
  • US 5722105 A discloses a mop having a mop stick, a mop head, and lower and upper handles.
  • the lower handle is axially and rotatably movable relative to the mop stick and is attached to one end of the mop fabric of the mop head. The other end of the mop fabric is non-rotatably secured to the lower end of the mop stick.
  • the upper handle is attached to a sleeve attached to an upper portion of the mop stick.
  • the sleeve has a helical groove defined therein to enable a rotation of the stick relative to the lower handle by longitudinally moving the upper handle in the helical grooves to wring the mop fabric of the mop head.
  • US 2015/033484 A1 discloses a spin mop comprising a grip body casing having a threaded panel assembly on an inside surface, and a clutch shaft comprising a clutch assembly having first and second clutch members, whereby a helical tooth on the first clutch member is configured to engage with the threaded panel assembly threads to impart a rotational motion to the first clutch member as it translates up or down inside the threaded panel assembly, the first clutch member selectively engaging and disengaging with the second clutch member to spin a mop head.
  • the present invention relates to a durable cleaning mop and a method of use as defined in the appended claims.
  • a mop includes a mop pole, a lower handle grip mounted around a lower portion of the mop pole and configured to move axially along the mop pole, an upper handle grip at least partially mounted around an upper portion of the mop pole and configured to move axially along the mop pole, and a rotational mechanism capable of imparting rotation into the mop pole in response to axial movement of the upper handle grip.
  • a mop head includes a collar and a braided cord comprised of a plurality of strands.
  • the collar is positioned at a top end of the mop head and is capable of attaching around a lower portion of a lower handle grip of a mop pole.
  • the braided cord is arranged around the collar and attached to itself such that the cord forms a plurality of apertures and a plurality of loops.
  • a collar for a mop head includes a body capable of securing a mop head to a mop pole.
  • the collar body may include a post end and a loop end, where the loop end is configured to accept the post end.
  • the collar is capable of attaching around a lower portion of a lower handle grip of a mop pole.
  • the present disclosure relates to a durable cleaning mop capable of wringing water and cleaning solution out of a saturated string type mop head. It provides an improved mop and mop head, of similar construction to the previously described string-mops.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a cleaning mop in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the cleaning mop 100 includes, among other things, an upper handle grip 102, a lower handle grip 103, and a mop head 104 attached to a mop pole 101.
  • the upper handle grip 102 is mounted around and configured to slide axially about an upper portion of the mop pole 101 and, in some examples, can be attached to an upper locking structure 107. Additionally, the upper handle grip 102 encloses an internal rotational mechanism (not shown) that can impart rotation into the mop pole 101 when the upper handle grip 102 moves axially along the mop pole 101.
  • the lower handle grip 103 is mounted around and configured to slide axially about a lower portion of the mop pole 101 and, in some examples, can be attached to a lower locking structure 108. Additionally, the lower handle grip 103 is removably attached to a top end of the mop head 104.
  • the mop head 104 can be any looped mop head, which can attach to the lower handle grip 103 and the mop pole 101. As shown in FIG. 1 , the top of the mop head 104 can be attached to the lower handle grip 103 while the bottom of the mop head 104 can be attached within a cup 106 connected to the bottom end of the mop pole 101. As a result, axial movement of the lower handle grip 103 along the mop pole 101 can stretch or relax the loops of the mop head 104.
  • the cleaning mop 100 can include a hook 105 secured to the top of the mop pole 101.
  • the shape and size of the hook can vary in alternate examples to permit, inter alia, the cleaning mop 100 to hang on a wall hook.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a rotational mechanism 200 of the cleaning mop 100 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the rotational mechanism 200 is enclosed within the upper handle grip 102 such that axial movement of the upper handle grip 102 causes the rotational mechanism 200 to impart rotation into the mop pole.
  • the rotational mechanism 200 includes inserts 210, a plug 209, a rotating element 211, and a rotatable portion 212.
  • the inserts 210 are securely attached to the inter walls of the upper hand grip 102.
  • the rotational mechanism 200 is not limited to two inserts 210 as illustrated in FIG. 2 . In some examples, the rotational mechanism 200 includes more than two inserts 210.
  • the inserts 210 have a plurality helical prongs 213 molded therein. It is to be appreciated that the plurality of helical prongs 213 may be manufactured directly as part of the inter walls of the upper hand grip 102, during molding of the upper hand grip 102, in which case separate inserts 210 are not needed.
  • One end of the rotatable portion 212 is inserted in an upper end of the mop pole 101, and the other end of the rotatable portion 212 is inserted in a hollow core of the rotating element 211.
  • the helical prongs 213 of the inserts 210 catch helical grooves 214 of the rotating element 211 and cause the rotating element 211 to rotate.
  • teeth 215 of the rotating element 211 catch teeth 216 of the rotatable portion 212, thereby imparting rotation on the mop pole 101.
  • the plug 209 is attached to an end of the rotating element 211 to serve as a damper, which may, among other things, absorb any force that may damage the rotational mechanism 200 or absorb any shock that may be felt by a user of the mop 100.
  • the rotational mechanism 200 imparts rotation into the mop pole 101 only when the upper handle grip 102 moves axially in a downward direction and does not affect the mop pole 101 when the upper handle grip 102 moves axially in an upward direction.
  • the rotational mechanism 200 imparts rotation into the mop pole 101 only when the upper handle grip 102 moves axially in an upward direction and does not affect the mop pole 101 when the upper handle grip 102 moves axially in a downward direction. Therefore, the mop allows for multiple strokes of the of the upper handle grip 102, each successively wringing the mop head fibers tighter.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an entirely hidden rotational mechanism
  • some parts of the rotational mechanism may be visible.
  • a hidden rotational mechanism may be more comfortable for the user and may be substantially safer.
  • a partially visible rotational mechanism may allow for easy maintenance.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a quick connect mechanism 300 for the cleaning mop 100 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the quick connect mechanism 300 includes the cup 106, a hinged member 317, and a lock ring 318.
  • the lock ring 318 includes at least two semi-circular pieces that are snap fitted around the bottom portion of the mop head 104, and the cup 106 is connected to the bottom end of the mop pole 101. Subsequently, to connect the bottom portion of the mop head 104 to the cup 106, the lock ring 318 is inserted into the cup 106 and the hinged member 317 is closed onto the cup 106 such that the lock ring 318 is secured within the cup 106.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded view of another quick connect mechanism 400 for the cleaning mop 100 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the quick connect mechanism 400 includes a cup 419, a receiver clip 420, and a lock ring 421.
  • the lock ring 421 is made of a single piece of material, such as molded nylon, and is permanently mounted on the bottom portion of the mop head 104.
  • the receiver clip 420 is attached to the cup 419.
  • the receiver clip 420 is configured to accept the lock ring 421 which is attached to the bottom of the mop head 104.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the mop head 104 connection with a lower portion 522 of the lower handle grip 103 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the top of the mop head 104 is attached to a lower portion 522 of the lower handle grip103 by a collar 521, around which a top of the mop head 104 is wrapped.
  • the collar 521 may be a wire having its two ends connected to each other (for example, by looping the ends around each other, by welding, etc.) to form a loop.
  • the lower handle grip 103 may be fed through the loop formed by the collar 521 and the mop head 104.
  • the collar 521 may include a post end 524 and a loop end 523 and may be configured to wrap around the lower portion 522 of the lower handle grip 103, where the loop end 523 is configured to accept the post end 524, thus securing the top of the mop head 104 to the lower handle grip 103.
  • the post 524 and loop 523 connection of the collar 521 may permit the mop head 104 to disconnect from the lower handle grip 103 whenever the user desires.
  • the post end 524 of the collar 521 has a hook feature 526 to prevent the mop head 104 from undesirably falling off the post end 524 of an unconnected collar 521.
  • the loop end 523 can have a flared shape (not shown) to prevent the mop head from undesirably falling off the loop end 523 of an unconnected collar 521.
  • the post end 524 and the hook feature 526 are parts which can be "over-molded” or “insert molded” over the collar 521.
  • the loop end 523 of the collar 521 can be bent and "over-molded.”
  • a portion of the wire is left unmolded to retain an aperture which can accept the post end 524 of the collar 521.
  • the loop end 523 is a C-Clip (not shown) which is equipped with a post and loop type clasp.
  • the C-Clip can allow slight overlap of the mop head fibers, preventing the formation of a gap down the length of the mop head 104.
  • the collar 521 may be made of a variety of materials including galvanized steel wire and silicone coated annealed wire.
  • FIG. 6 is a close-up view of the locking structures 107 and 108 of the cleaning mop 100 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the upper handle grip 102 and the lower handle grip 103 each include the locking structures 107 and 108, respectively.
  • the locking structures 107 and 108 can include a locking ring to clamp and fix their positions relative to the mop pole 101.
  • a user can adjust the position of the lower handle grip 103 or the upper handle grip 102 and can secure it in the adjusted position with the respective locking structure by turning the locking ring 107 or 108 in the appropriate direction.
  • the lower handle grip 103 is free to rotate and slide axially about the mop pole 101, so as to create three modes of operation: mopping mode, drying mode, and wringing mode.
  • the bottom of the mop head 104 is attached to the mop pole 101 via a quick-connect mechanism (not shown) and the top of the mop head 104 is attached to the lower handle grip 103 via a collar (not shown).
  • the lower handle grip 103 is configured to slide axially about the mop pole 101, thereby stretching or relaxing the loops of the mop head 104.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates the cleaning mop 100 in the mopping mode in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the cleaning mop 100 is in the mopping mode when the lower handle grip 103 is moved to the lower handle grip's bottom-most position on the mop pole 101, wherein the loops of the mop head 104 are fully drooped, and thereby allowing optimal flat surface cleaning.
  • the cleaning mop 100 can be locked into mopping mode using the lower locking structure 108.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates the cleaning mop 100 in the drying mode in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the top and bottom ends of the mop head 104 get further apart and the loops of the mop head 104 become stretched.
  • the cleaning mop 100 is in the drying mode when the lower handle grip 103 is moved to the lower handle grip's top-most position on the mop pole 101, wherein the loops of the mop head 104 are fully stretched. Additionally, the mop can be locked into drying mode using the lower locking structure 108.
  • the cleaning mop 100 can be in the wringing mode by stretching the loops of the mop head 104 using the lower handle grip 103 and then rotating the bottom of the mop head using the upper handle grip 102.
  • the method of wringing the mop is generally a two-handed operation. However, no rotation of the user's hands, relative to each other, is required to achieve effective wringing of the mop.
  • the method of wringing the mop involves the user, with a first hand, lifting the lower handle grip 103, stretching the loops of the mop head 104, and supporting the mass of the mop. While the lower handle grip 103 is still being held with the first hand, the upper handle grip 102 is moved upward along the mop pole 101and then downward along the mop pole 101 with a second hand.
  • the mop pole 101 Upon downward motion of the upper handle grip 102, the mop pole 101 rotates, and in turn rotates the bottom of the mop head 104 relative to the top of the mop head 104. This twisting of the mop head 104 results in compression of the loops, and release of the liquid absorbed in the mop head 104.
  • the method of wringing the mop involves the user, with a first hand, lifting the lower handle grip 103, stretching the loops of the mop head 104, and supporting the mass of the mop. While the lower handle grip 103 is still being held with the first hand, the upper handle grip 102 is moved downward along the mop pole 101and then upward along the mop pole 101 with a second hand. Upon upward motion of the upper handle grip 102, the mop pole 101 rotates, and in turn rotates the bottom of the mop head 104 relative to the top of the mop head 104. This twisting of the mop head 104 results in compression of the loops, and release of the liquid absorbed in the mop head 104.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates the mop head 104 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the mop head 104 is a looped mop head utilizing a continuous cord 927.
  • the cord 927 is arranged in a plurality of loops 928, where each loop is sewn together with string 930 and the midsection of the plurality of loops may be bound by a loop strap 929.
  • the mop head may be open ended and therefore a plurality of cords are bundled and attached together.
  • the number of loops 928 within the mop head 104 may vary between examples.
  • the mop head 104 can include less than thirty loops 928 or over seventy loops 928.
  • a mop head 104 includes between thirty and seventy loops 24.
  • the mop head 104 can include about fifty loops 928.
  • the length of the mop head 104 can vary between examples. In some examples, the length of the mop head is about thirty-five centimeters.
  • FIG. 10 is a top view of the mop head 104 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • a top end of the mop head 104 is wrapped around the collar 521, and the continuous cord 927 is arranged around the collar 521 such that the continuous cord 927 forms the plurality loops 928.
  • Each of the plurality of loops 928 are attached together such that a plurality of apertures 1031 is formed at the top of the plurality of loops 928.
  • the collar 521 rests within the plurality of apertures 1031.
  • the collar 521 when the two ends of the collar 521 are connected, the collar 521 has a closed circular shape. As a result, the collar 521 and the continuous cord 927 arranged around the collar 521 define an interior space 1032. In some examples, a diameter of the collar 521 is about 7.8 centimeters.
  • FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the mop head 104 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • a loop strap 929 is configured to wrap around a mid-section of the plurality of loops 928.
  • the loop strap 929 can include a number of materials including, but not limited to, tape, fabric, hook and loop fasteners, cable ties, zip ties, rubber bands, plastic and other similar materials capable of binding the plurality of loops 928.
  • a lock ring such as lock rings 318 and 421, can be placed on top of the loop strap 929.
  • a lock ring may be used directly in place of a loop strap 929.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates a section of the continuous cord 927 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the continuous cord 927 includes a plurality of strands 1233 braided together. While this figure illustrates a continuous braided cord of looped mop design, a braided cord may also be utilized within an open ended mop design, wherein a plurality of braided cords may be bundled or attached together.
  • the braided cord 927 includes a body which is substantially similar to a "Chinese finger trap"-the diameter of the braided cord 927 narrows as its two ends are pulled away from each other. Pulling the entire braid lengthens and narrows it. The length is gained by reducing the angle between the warp and weft threads at their crossing points, but this reduces the radial distance between opposing sides and hence the overall circumference. The more one pulls, the more the circumference shrinks and the braid tightens. Hence, the braided cord 927 can absorb liquid in a low-tension state where the circumference is exploited and can expel an absorbed liquid when the braided cord 927 is stretched. Similarly, the braided cord 927 can also be wrung out if twisted, compressed, or squeezed.
  • a braided cord 927 can withstand much more abuse than a twisted string and its braided body continues to provide support even with a spliced strand or end. For example, if a single strand of a twisted string were to break, none of remaining intact strands would provide support to that broken strand. Thus, the broken strand in a twisted string could potentially unravel throughout the entire length of the string. In contrast, if a single strand of the braided cord were to tear, the intertwining structure of the braid can resist the unraveling force of the single broken strand. Likewise, if the entire cord is spliced, a twisted string would unravel completely, whereas a braided cord might unravel near the end but would retain its braided structure long enough for a quick repair.
  • a braided cord is integral to its braided design, unlike a twisted string, whose structural integrity relies on a stitch thread that runs vertically along the mop head. A broken stitch thread results in an untwisted string.
  • certain mop heads with twisted strings include a horizontal band stitched around the twisted strings to reinforce the twists and prevent tangling. The braided cord, on the other hand, is less likely to become tangled.
  • the number of strands 1233 within the braided cord 927 can affect at least the durability and flexibility of cord 927. Therefore, the number of strands 1233 within the braided cord 927 can vary in alternate examples, depending on desired characteristics. For instance, a braided cord 927 with fewer strands 1233 will generally be more flexible (and perhaps easier to maneuver around the hard-to-reach areas on the floor), while a braided cord 927 with more strands 1233 will generally provide for a more durable braid.
  • the braided cord 927 may include eight strands 1233.
  • an eight stranded braided cord 927 has comparable flexibility to braids with fewer strands 1233, and likewise, has comparable durability to mop heads with greater than eight strands 1233.
  • the number of strands 1233 can vary in alternate examples.
  • a braided cord 927 may have three or more strands 1233.
  • the mop head material may vary in alternate examples, but generally the mop head includes material that will not scratch any surface and is highly absorbent. Additionally, the material itself is generally quite durable. For instance, in some examples, the mop head material may endure the toughest washing machine cycles.
  • the material can include but is not limited to polyester, polyamide, cotton, microfiber, viscose, nylon, or synthetic fibers.
  • the mop material may include a unique absorbent "chenille" synthetic fiber. This fiber absorbs a large volume of liquid, but also readily releases the liquid when compressed. These properties typically exist exclusively.
  • one of the plurality of strands 1233 forming the braided cord 927 may include a different material than other strands within the plurality of strands 1233.
  • FIG. 13 is a cross section view of the continuous cord 927 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the strands 1233 of the braided cord 927 define a core 1334.
  • the core 1334 within the braided cord 927 is hollow and can provide increased absorbent qualities as compared to other cords. For instance, when liquid is absorbed by the braided cord 927, the strands 1233 of the cord 927 can expand into the core 1334 without substantially increasing the circumference of the braided cord 927.
  • the core 1334 may be filled with a material, which may or may not be of the same material as the braided cord 927, to further increase the absorbent qualities of the braided cord 927.
  • the core 1334 generally increases the ability of the braided cord 927 to absorb liquid.
  • the size of the core 1334 may vary between examples for many reasons including, but not limited to, the number of strands 1233 in the braided cord 927, the size of the strands 1233, the braid tightness, and the amount of liquid absorbed by the strands 1233. For instance, if the braided cord 927 is pulled, the core 1334 may be extremely small or substantially non-existent. Likewise, if the braided cord 927 has absorbed liquid, the strands 1233 may expand such that the core 1334 may be extremely small or substantially non-existent.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates another view of the mop head 104 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the ends of the collar 521 are disconnected, and a single loop 1435 has been separated from the plurality of loops 928, and a single aperture 1436 of the plurality of apertures 1031 has been pulled off the collar 521.
  • the number of apertures 1031 within a mop head 104 depends on the number of loops 928, where the number of apertures 1031 is generally about two times the number of loops 928.
  • the mop head 104 is machine washable. As partly illustrated in FIG. 14 , each of the plurality of apertures 1031 may be removed from the collar 521. Therefore, the entire mop head 104 including the collar 521 may be washed together or the collar 521 may be removed and the mop head 104 may be washed separately from the collar 521.
  • the mop head 104 may be completely replaced with a new mop head or portions of the mop head may be replaced.
  • the collar 521 may be replaced with a new collar 521
  • the continuous braided cord 927 may be replaced
  • the entire mop head 104 may be replaced.
  • FIG. 15 is a close-up view of the interior of the mop head 104 in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the pluralities of loops 928 are attached together by a sewn piece 1537.
  • This sewn piece 1537 not only attaches an individual loop to itself such that an aperture is formed, but also attaches each of the plurality of loops together, such that the apertures are substantially aligned.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates the plurality of loops 928 sewn together
  • the loops 928 may be attached in a variety of ways.
  • the plurality of loops 928 may be secured together with adhesive, pinned together, tied together, and the like.

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  1. Ein Mopp (100), der Folgendes beinhaltet:
    eine Moppstange (101);
    einen unteren Handgriff (103), der um einen unteren Abschnitt der Moppstange (101) herum angebracht und so konfiguriert ist, dass er sich axial entlang der Moppstange bewegt;
    einen oberen Handgriff (102), der mindestens zum Teil um einen oberen Abschnitt der Moppstange (101) herum angebracht und so konfiguriert ist, dass er sich axial entlang der Moppstange bewegt; und
    einen Drehmechanismus (200), der in der Lage ist, eine Drehung als Reaktion auf die axiale Bewegung des oberen Handgriffs (102) in die Moppstange (101) zu übertragen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Drehmechanismus (200) Folgendes beinhaltet:
    zwei oder mehr Einsätze (210), die an Innenwänden des oberen Handgriffs (102) befestigt sind, wobei die zwei oder mehr Einsätze (210) Zinken (213) umfassen;
    einen drehbaren Abschnitt (212), der an einem oberen Ende der Moppstange (101) befestigt ist, wobei der drehbare Abschnitt einen Satz Zähne (216) umfasst; und
    ein drehendes Element (211) mit Nuten (214) und einem weiteren Satz Zähnen (215), wobei,
    wenn der obere Handgriff (102) axial entlang der Moppstange (101) bewegt wird, die Zinken (213) der Einsätze (210) in die Nuten (214) des drehenden Elements (211) eingreifen und bewirken, dass sich das drehende Element dreht, und
    während der Drehung des drehenden Elements (211), die Zähne (215) des drehenden Elements in die Zähne (216) des drehbaren Abschnitts (212) eingreifen, wodurch eine Drehung in die Moppstange (101) übertragen wird.
  2. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei der Drehmechanismus (200) ferner einen Stopfen (209) beinhaltet, der an einem Ende des drehenden Elements befestigt ist, wobei der Stopfen als Dämpfer dient.
  3. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei sich der Drehmechanismus (200) vollständig innerhalb des oberen Handgriffs befindet.
  4. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei sich der Drehmechanismus (200) mindestens zum Teil außerhalb des oberen Handgriffs (102) befindet.
  5. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 1, der ferner einen Schnellverbindungsmechanismus (300), der an einem unteren Ende der Moppstange angebracht ist, beinhaltet.
  6. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 5, wobei der Schnellverbindungsmechanismus (300) in der Lage ist, an einem unteren Abschnitt eines Moppkopfes (104) befestigt zu werden.
  7. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 6, wobei der Schnellverbindungsmechanismus (300) Folgendes beinhaltet:
    eine Schale (106), die an dem unteren Ende der Moppstange (101) befestigt ist; und
    ein Scharnierglied (317), das so konfiguriert ist, dass es einen Arretierring (318), der an dem Moppkopf (104) angebracht ist, innerhalb der Schale sichert.
  8. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 6, wobei der Schnellverbindungsmechanismus (300) eine Aufnahmeklemme (420) beinhaltet, die in der Lage ist, einen an dem Moppkopf (104) angebrachten Arretierring (421) aufzunehmen.
  9. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei der untere Handgriff (103) in der Lage ist, an einem oberen Abschnitt eines Moppkopfes (104) befestigt zu werden.
  10. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 9, wobei der untere Handgriff (103) so konfiguriert ist, dass er eine Moppkopfmanschette (521) empfängt, wobei die Moppkopfmanschette um einen unteren Abschnitt (522) des unteren Handgriffs (103) gesichert ist.
  11. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 1, der ferner einen Haken (105), der an der Oberseite der Moppstange (101) gesichert ist, beinhaltet.
  12. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei eine nach unten gerichtete axiale Bewegung des oberen Handgriffs (102) eine Drehung in die Moppstange (101) überträgt, wobei eine nach oben gerichtete axiale Bewegung des oberen Handgriffs (102) keine Drehung in die Moppstange überträgt.
  13. Mopp (100) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei eine nach oben gerichtete axiale Bewegung auf dem oberen Griff (102) eine Drehung in die Moppstange (101) überträgt, wobei eine nach unten gerichtete axiale Bewegung des oberen Griffs keine Drehung in die Moppstange (101) überträgt.
  14. Ein Verfahren zum Auswringen eines Mopps (100) gemäß einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, das Folgendes beinhaltet:
    Verschieben eines unteren Handgriffs (103) entlang einer Achse einer Moppstange (101) in seine oberste Position an der Moppstange (101); und
    wiederholtes Verschieben eines oberen Handgriffs (102) nach oben und nach unten entlang einer Achse der Moppstange (101), wobei
    eine nach unten gerichtete Bewegung des oberen Handgriffs (102) bewirkt, dass ein Drehmechanismus (200) eine Drehung in die Moppstange (101) überträgt, und die Drehung in die Moppstange (101) eine Unterseite eines Moppkopfes (104) relativ zu einer Oberseite des Moppkopfes (104) dreht, und
    aufeinanderfolgende nach unten gerichtete Bewegungen des oberen Haltegriffs (102) jeweils eine weitere Drehung der Unterseite des Moppkopfs (104) relativ zu der Oberseite des Moppkopfes bewirken.
  15. Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 14, wobei die nach unten gerichtete Bewegung des oberen Handgriffs (102) keine Drehbewegung des oberen Handgriffs (102) umfasst.
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